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Fanning Sworn in as Air Force Undersecretary

4/30/2013

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Eric Fanning on Monday became the Air Force's undersecretary, filling a
position that's been vacant since June 2012. "I look forward to being part
of the Air Force family," said Fanning, who took the oath of office during
a ceremony in the Pentagon, according to an April 29 service release. He added, "I
am honored by this opportunity and look forward to stand beside Secretary [Michael]
Donley in making sure the men and women of this great service receive the
support they need in undertaking the mission of defending our country."
Donley said Fanning "will be a tremendous asset to our Air Force and our
leadership team." President Obama nominated Fanning in February. The Senate confirmed
Fanning for the post on April 18. He had been serving since 2009 as the Navy's deputy chief management officer. The undersecretary is responsible for Air
Force matters on behalf of the Secretary and serves as the service's chief
management officer, its senior energy official, and focal point for space at
the headquarters level. Jamie Morin, acting undersecretary since
last July, will continue in his role as the Air Force's assistant secretary for
financial management and comptroller, states the release.